Open Kitchen on a Platter

The Gourmet Ljubljana Tasting Menu offers a vibrant palette of flavors designed to delight even the most discerning palates. It is the perfect choice for curious foodies, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection that includes premium dishes for meat lovers, exquisite vegetarian creations, and delicious bites that will instantly win over the little ones.

The best part?

You can skip the crowds and the frantic search for a free table. Since Odprta kuhna (Open Kitchen) is an incredibly popular hotspot, this tasting menu comes with an exclusive VIP perk: your selected dishes and drinks are served directly to your table, which is reserved specially for you. To top it off, you will receive a warm welcome from the Open Kitchen team upon your arrival.

Over a decade at the heart of Friday's vibrant pulse

From spring to autumn, Open Kitchen has been an essential part of Friday life at Ljubljana’s Central Market for over ten years. Every sunny Friday, it draws food lovers from all walks of life who are eager to explore the lively and colorful landscape of Slovenian gastronomy. With over 50 top-tier vendors from Ljubljana and across the country cooking up their signature dishes, the market comes alive with a buzzing, infectious energy that will sweep you off your feet.

Secure your seat at the most delicious Friday event in town! Join us for the ultimate culinary adventure at Slovenia’s most loved food market.

The price includes

• Gourmet Ljubljana Tasting Menu of choice
• Private table at Open Kitchen (with a view of the bustling food market)
• Privately served food and drink

Schedule

Fridays at 12 pm and 5 pm, by prior arrangement

Duration

2 hours

Price

• Menu 1: Urban Ljubljana €40.92
• Menu 2: Tasty Slovenia €40.92
• Menu 3: Vegetarian Slovenia €40.92
• Menu 4: Kids Love Slovenia Menus €18.88

Drinks are not included in the price; they can be added as optional extras.

Diverse beverage selection

You can accompany your selected menu with your favourite drinks from Slovenian providers.

• Wine Pairing: two glasses of wine from renowned Slovenian winemakers €17.31
• Beer Pairing: Maister Gasllus, Lager and Tektonik NorMal, Pale Ale €15.73
• Cocktail Pairing: two glasses of signature cocktails from the Brina stand €26.23
• Non-alcoholic Pairing: Kombucha €5.77

Price includes the online booking fee.

Open Kitchen tasting menus will be available only by prior order at the Tourist Information Center Ljubljana on Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje embankment 2 or via the form on the website www.visitljubljana.si. You can choose from four different tasting menus and (optionally) add one of four beverage pairings. Orders can be placed until Friday, 9:30 am.

If any of the selected eateries are absent on the day or their offer is unavailable, we will replace the dish or drink and notify you accordingly.

Number of participants

Minimum 2 participants, maximum 15 participants.

Starting point

Odprta kuhna, Pogačarjev trg 1, 1000 Ljubljana

Languages

Slovenian, English

Additional information

If you don’t book the tour here, you can purchase tickets for it at TIC Ljubljana (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 2).

Note

Designed to give a quick overview of the best flavours in Ljubljana and Slovenia, the tasting menus have been carefully selected by Ljubljana Tourism in collaboration with Open Kitchen under the Gourmet Ljubljana brand. The menus are intended increase the visibility of local cuisine, support the local food scene, and educate visitors about our exceptional cultural heritage.

Due to the nature of how Open Kitchen operates, it may happen that certain vendors are not present on specific days. In such cases, Open Kitchen reserves the right to replace dishes with a high-quality and price-equivalent alternative, prepared in the spirit of the selected menu.